Improving the maritime supply chain resilience: the role of firms’ dynamic knowledge management and organizational innovation

Abstract

PurposeThis study aims to explore the influence of dynamic knowledge management capabilities on organizational innovation and supply chain resilience in maritime shipping companies. Furthermore, this study investigates the moderating role of growth-oriented strategies and the mediating role of organizational innovation.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 76 maritime shipping companies in South Korea. The research hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling.FindingsThis study demonstrates that effective dynamic knowledge management capabilities in maritime shipping companies significantly enhance organizational innovation and boost the resilience of their supply chains. Organizational innovation positively mediates the relationship between dynamic knowledge management and supply chain resilience. Moreover, a company’s growth-oriented strategy positively moderates the relationship between dynamic knowledge management and organizational innovation.Originality/valueBased on the existing literature, this study develops the concept of dynamic knowledge management and validates its impact on organizational innovation and the resilience of maritime supply chains. Furthermore, unlike previous studies, this study focuses specifically on maritime supply chains. Through a survey of 76 maritime companies in South Korea, the study validates relevant hypotheses and draws conclusions. This contributes to expanding and enriching existing research while offering meaningful insights for relevant enterprises.